DRUM EQ
CHEAT SHEET
Kick Drum
Snare Top
• Low Cut: 30Hz
• PEQ: 200-400Hz / Q: 1.5 / -12dB
• High Shelf: 5-7kHz / +3dB
• Low Cut: 50Hz
• PEQ: 100-150Hz / Q: 3 / +6dB
• PEQ: 400-600Hz / Q: 1.5 / -9dB
• PEQ: 5-8kHz / Q: 3 / +3dB
Snare Bottom
• Low Cut: 50Hz
• PEQ: 100-150Hz / Q: 3 / +6dB
• PEQ: 400-600Hz / Q 1.5 / -12dB
Toms
• Low Cut: 50Hz
• PEQ: 80-150Hz / Q: 3 / +3dB
• PEQ: 400-600Hz / Q 1.5 / -9dB
• PEQ: 5-8kHz / Q: 3 / +3dB
Overheads
Notes
For all filters that contain a range (i.e.
200-400Hz), use frequency sweeping to find
the most appropriate frequency setting for
your situation.
• Low Cut: 80Hz
• PEQ: 400-600Hz / Q 1.5 / -9dB
• High Shelf: 8-12kHz / +3dB
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